McIntosh C2600 Tubed Preamplifier Review

January 19, 2019 Comments Off on McIntosh C2600 Tubed Preamplifier Review

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“McIntosh’s proprietary HXD Circuitry for the built-in headphone amplifier put me in mind of SPL’s Phonitor X and its Matrix system, which is similar to McIntosh’s in that it is about experiencing headphone playback more as though listening – in the 3D-presentation sense – to a pair of stereo loudspeakers. Imbued with a wide and high sound stage that, like well-placed loudspeakers in a room, created a sense of extreme breadth in playback that like the Phonitor X, reminded me that headphone amplifiers not utilizing this type of circuitry can sound spatially smaller in comparison. The C2600’s headphone output can have HXD turned either on or off, so if this isn’t your cup of tea, you can get a more familiar headphone listening experience without it enabled. Utilizing a number of headphones of various impedance loads (from the Sennheiser 820 HD @300 Ohms, to the LCD-4z @15 Ohms) there was never any intimation of lack of drive or dynamics from the C2600. Resolution was outstanding without ever straying into etched, or sharp and pointy territory.”

Maggies, Peachtree Audio & viny

January 19, 2019 Comments Off on Maggies, Peachtree Audio & viny

$85,000.00 Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Speakers

January 19, 2019 Comments Off on $85,000.00 Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Speakers

Sonus Faber Sonetto II Speakers Review

January 18, 2019 Comments Off on Sonus Faber Sonetto II Speakers Review

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“So then, did the Sonus Faber Sonetto II speakers cause me to change my listening preferences forever? Well, not exactly; but the invitation to explore that a bit of extra romance and sonic panache was delightful. In fact, these speakers are just exceptional. I think of the Sonus Fabers as mood speakers- as in, they put me in the mood! I can close my eyes and visualize myself cruising down the canals of Venice under the light of the stars, or maybe being serenaded along with mia amore by an Italian tenor in the town square. If that doesn’t make you want to smile, then I don’t know what would! Bellissimo!”

Avantgarde Trio Luxury Edition 2 installation

January 18, 2019 Comments Off on Avantgarde Trio Luxury Edition 2 installation

Nuraphone ANC Headphone – Pros and Cons – REVIEW

January 18, 2019 Comments Off on Nuraphone ANC Headphone – Pros and Cons – REVIEW

Goldmund Presents The New Prana Active Speaker

January 17, 2019 Comments Off on Goldmund Presents The New Prana Active Speaker

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“Prana has been designed to provide a sound that is the closest to reality. No colouration, no noise, no distortion, the Prana reproduces entirely and exactly what has been recorded. It comes with the implementation of the Goldmund mechanical grounding technology that evacuates spurious vibrations that affect the signal quality. And if Goldmund is absolutely obsessed by sound quality, stubborn about providing its customers with the best existing reproduction, this is simply because only the highest level of realism can bring the highest level of pleasure and emotion.”

Best Headphone Amps & DACs To Buy In 2019

January 17, 2019 Comments Off on Best Headphone Amps & DACs To Buy In 2019

Legacy Audio Capital Audiofest

January 17, 2019 Comments Off on Legacy Audio Capital Audiofest

Acoustic Preference Gracioso 1.0 LE/ST speakers review

January 16, 2019 Comments Off on Acoustic Preference Gracioso 1.0 LE/ST speakers review

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“For the sonic velocity they’re able to project they cannot be taken lightly, considering the cabinet’s size. The solid wood and segmental structure place them on a completely different map than most of the speakers on the market. And the value for the price cannot be overlooked by any measures. You’ll have a tough time finding fully solid wood speakers nowhere near the price, even without the stands that have the identical structure!. ”